Public Events at the Library of Congress

The Library of Congress offers these events to the public at its Washington, D.C. location free of charge, except where otherwise noted. Schedules are subject to change. Check back to this site for the latest information.

8:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.The Jefferson Building's Great Hall and exhibitions will be open to the public. All other reading rooms and other Library buildings will be closed in observance of the Independence Day federal holiday. Location: All buildingsContact: (202) 707-8000

All Public Events for July 2013

Books and Beyond

July 11, 2013, Noon - 1 p.m.Joshua Kendall discusses and signs his new book "America's Obsessives: The Compulsive Energy That Built a Nation." Location: Mumford, Sixth floor, James Madison BuildingContact: (202) 707-1519

Robert T. Lincoln

July 16, 2013, Noon - 1 p.m.Jason Emerson discusses and signs his new book "Giant in the Shadows: The Life of Robert T. Lincoln."Location: Mumford, Sixth floor, James Madison BuildingContact: (202) 707-1519

Holiday

July 4, 2013, 8:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.The Jefferson Building's Great Hall and exhibitions will be open to the public. All other reading rooms and other Library buildings will be closed in observance of the Independence Day federal holiday. Location: All buildingsContact: (202) 707-8000